September 26, 2016 – Seventeen bands from across Oklahoma and Kansas will march around Alva’s downtown square during Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1.

September 13, 2016 – Serving as emcee at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Miss Cinderella Pageant is Miss Oklahoma 2016 Sarah Klein. Fresh off her Top 12 finish in the Miss America Pageant, Klein will lead the pageant on Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium during the annual Homecoming week events.

September 12, 2016– Although the fall semester has been underway for less than three weeks, individuals and groups at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are already preparing for the annual Homecoming celebration, one that will come earlier than normal this year. The three-day celebration will be Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1.

August 30, 2016 – Take advantage of approximately 30 local merchants’ discounts and a chance to win $500 in Alva Chamber bucks by purchasing a 2016 Northwestern Oklahoma State University homecoming button. The buttons designed for the 2016 Homecoming, “Rangers: League of Heroes,” will go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. during a kickoff celebration at Holder Drug.

October 17, 2015--Floats were built, the bands were ready, the crowd was rowdy and Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s football team dominated Southeastern Oklahoma State University for a Homecoming win!

October 6, 2015--A parade can provide enjoyment and lifelong memories for children. To make sure this happens, the Northwestern Oklahoma State University/Alva Homecoming Committee is encouraging parents to help make the parade safe for children.

October 2, 2015--Northwestern Oklahoma State University held its annual Ranger Royalty Banquet Tuesday. The Student Government Association (SGA) officers announced this year’s Freshman Queen, Sadie Vore of Alva, and recognized the five candidates running for Rangers King and Ranger Queen.

February 23, 2015--The annual contest to select a theme for the 2015 Alva/Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming has begun, and is open to the public. Deadline for submitting entries is 5 p.m., Friday, March 13.

October 17, 2014--Kiana Prather of Mooreland High School was crowned Friday as the 63rd Miss Cinderella at Northwestern Oklahoma State University during a pageant for high school senior girls held in conjunction with the university’s homecoming celebration.

October 14, 2014--Seven bands will march around the square during Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming parade at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18.Northwestern band director Dr. Kenneth Drobnak is thrilled to participate in his second Northwestern homecoming as band director.

October 9, 2014--Northwestern Oklahoma State University held its annual Ranger Royalty banquet Tuesday and announced this year’s Freshman Queen, Emily Grace Harris from Alva. Also recognized were the five candidates who are running for the titles of Ranger King and Ranger Queen, to be announced on Oct. 18 during halftime of the Ranger Homecoming football game.

October 7, 2014--Throughout the week of homecoming on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus there will be a number of events for students including “Coke and Candy” with Rowdy, a powder puff football game, a dinner and a movie, a bon fire, and a Rally ‘Round the Ranger pep rally.

October 7, 2014--Float entry deadline for Northwestern Oklahoma State University/Alva Homecoming 2014, “The Ranger Games: Catching Fire,” has been set for Tuesday, Oct. 15. Entry forms must be turned into the Office of Student Services on the first floor of the Fine Arts Building, room 126, by 5 p.m.

September 24, 2014--Take advantage of 32 local merchants’ discounts and a chance to win $500 in Alva chamber bucks by purchasing a 2014 Northwestern Oklahoma State University homecoming button. The buttons designed for the 2014 Homecoming, “Ranger Games: Catching Fire,” will go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m., during a kickoff celebration at Holder Drug.

August 17, 2014--After reviewing several submissions, the Northwestern Oklahoma State University/Alva Homecoming committee selected “Ranger Games: Catching Fire,” as the 2014 parade theme, an option turned in by Raye Lynn Bird. Student and community groups are encouraged to create a float that incorporates this theme for Homecoming, which is set for Oct. 16-18.

February 18, 2013--The annual contest to select a theme for the 2014 Alva/Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming has begun, and is open to the public. Deadline for submitting entries is 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 12.

October 29, 2013--Floats were built, the bands were ready, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s football team brought the Rangers a win! This past weekend several gathered around the downtown square for the annual homecoming parade on Saturday, then headed to Ranger Field to watch the Ranger football team win 25-21 against Southeastern Oklahoma State University, all to celebrate Northwestern’s homecoming.

October 28, 2013--During halftime of the Ranger football game on Oct. 26, Baylei Zehr, a senior from Copeland, Kan., and Jake West, Tonkawa senior, were crowned as 2013 homecoming queen and king during the coronation ceremony at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

October 18, 2013--Northwestern Oklahoma State University held its annual Ranger Royalty banquet Tuesday and announced this year’s Freshman Queen, Sydnie Lowe from Neosho, Mo. Also recognized were the six candidates who are running for the titles of Ranger King and Ranger Queen, to be announced on Oct. 26 during halftime of the Ranger Homecoming football game.

October 15, 2013--Float entry deadline for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University/Alva Homecoming 2013, “Ranger Vacation: It’s a Family Tradition,” has been set for Tuesday, Oct. 22. Entry forms must be turned into the Office of Student Services on the first floor of the Fine Arts Building, room 126, by 5 p.m.

October 9, 2013--Nineteen women representing high schools in Oklahoma and Kansas were on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus Sept 29 for an orientation session in preparation for the 62nd annual Miss Cinderella Pageant held as part of the school’s homecoming celebration.

October 7, 2013--Sales for buttons designed for Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming 2013, “Ranger Vacation: It’s a Family Tradition,” will go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m., during a kickoff celebration at Holder Drug. Button salespersons are invited to pick up their packets then to begin selling buttons.

April 3, 2013 -- The annual contest to select a theme for the 2013 Alva/Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming has begun, and is open to the public. Deadline for submitting entries is 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 30.

October 17, 2012 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s annual Homecoming parade dodged the rain Saturday, leaving a beautiful day for “Ranger Renaissance: 115 Years of Champions.” Several organizations provided nice parade floats and talented junior high and high school bands participated for prizes during the parade.

October 9, 2012 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University held its annual royalty banquet last week and announced this year’s Freshman Queen, Skylar Birdsall from Medford. Also recognized were the six candidates who are running for the titles of Ranger King and Ranger Queen, to be announced on Oct. 13 during halftime of the Ranger Homecoming game.

October 8, 2012 -- A parade can provide enjoyment and lifelong memories for children. To make sure this happens, the Northwestern-Alva Homecoming Committee is encouraging parents to help make the parade safe for children.

October 5, 2012 -- Few can say they have been associated with Northwestern Oklahoma State University for more than 47 years. Donovan Reichenberger’s experience with Northwestern has been one as a student, instructor, generous benefactor and now as parade marshal leading the Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 13.

September 21, 2012 -- Twenty-one women representing high schools in Oklahoma and Kansas were on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus Saturday for an orientation session in preparation for the 61st annual Miss Cinderella Pageant held as part of the school’s homecoming celebration.

September 11, 2012 -- Sales for buttons designed for Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming 2012, “Ranger Renaissance: 115 Years of Champions,” will go on sale Monday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m., during a kickoff celebration at Holder Drug.

April 23, 2012 -- After reviewing several submissions, the Northwestern Oklahoma State University/Alva Homecoming committee selected “Ranger Renaissance: 115 Years of Champions,” as the 2012 parade theme, an option turned in by Alva State Bank employees Magen Shelton and Vilene Hansen.

March 23, 2012 -- The annual contest to select a theme for the 2012 Alva/Northwestern Oklahoma State University homecoming will begin Monday, March 26, and is open to the public. Deadline for submitting entries is 4 p.m., Monday, April 9.

September 27, 2011 - A Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming Art Exhibition showing more than 40 pieces of art by more than 20 artists will be the first event in the new Graceful Arts Center in downtown Alva. The free show opens Friday with a reception for artists and the public from 7 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

September 28, 2011 - Homecoming at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will finish with the sounds of music and dancing as the band “The Imposters” performs during the official Homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 1. The dance will be held inside the Merchant’s Building at the Woods County Fairgrounds from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Jane Jayroe is returning to Northwestern Oklahoma State University to judge the Miss Cinderella Talent Show and Pageant. Since she is back for Homecoming, Jayroe will take part in a book signing for her two books, “More Grace than Glamour” and “Devote 40 Days” on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9:45 a.m. to noon at the Northwestern Alumni tent across the street from Rialto.

A parade can provide enjoyment and lifelong memories for children. To make sure this happens, the Northwestern-Alva Homecoming Committee is encouraging parents to help make the parade safe for children.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University held its annual royalty banquet Tuesday and announced this year’s Freshman Queen, Kayla Herrington from Perry. Also recognized were the two king and three queen candidates who are running for the titles of Ranger King and Ranger Queen, to be announced on Oct. 1 during halftime of the Ranger Homecoming game.

In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Miss Cinderella Talent Show and Pageant at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, four former Cinderella winners and a former pageant director are coming back to campus to judge this year’s event. Jane Jayroe, Miss Cinderella 1963; Annie (Arganbright) Milleret, Miss Cinderella 1967; Lucia (Miller) O’Connor, Miss Cinderella 1972; Cassie (McEachern) Walden, Miss Cinderella 1999; and Dr. Yvonne Carmichael, director for 22 years, have committed to judging the Miss Cinderella Talent Show on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m., and the Pageant on Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m.

For Harvey Reeg, Northwestern Oklahoma State University holds a special place in his heart. It is the place where he met his wife, earned his undergraduate degree in 1954 and received his master’s in 1961. He now will serve as parade marshal during the annual Homecoming celebration on Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Reeg will lead the parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. By showing his Ranger pride and leading the parade, it makes him an ideal candidate to represent the Homecoming theme, “Northwestern: Branded for Life.”

Nineteen women representing high schools in Oklahoma and Kansas were on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus Saturday for an orientation session in preparation for the 60th annual Miss Cinderella Pageant held as part of the school’s homecoming celebration.

It’s time for Northwestern Oklahoma State University students and employees to move into full homecoming mode as deadlines for the annual spirit sheet and window and door decorating contests are quickly approaching.

Float entry deadline for the Northwestern/Alva Homecoming 2011, “Northwestern: Branded for Life,” has been set for Tuesday, Sept. 27. Entries must be turned into the Office of Student Services on the first floor of the Fine Arts Building, room 126, by 5 p.m.

Betty Thompson, Miss Oklahoma 2011, will emcee and perform a dance number during the Miss Cinderella Pageant at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium.

Sales for buttons designed for Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming 2011, “Northwestern: Branded for Life,” will go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 5 – 6:30 p.m., during a kickoff celebration on the square in downtown Alva. Food and drinks will be served as a way to jump start supporters’ Homecoming spirit. The public is invited to attend.

During halftime of the Ranger Homecoming football game this weekend, Madison Malone, Valley Center, Kan., junior, and Josh Stephens, Sapulpa sophomore, were crowned as 2010 Homecoming Queen and King during the coronation ceremony at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Chelsay Adams of Mooreland High School was crowned Friday as the 59th Miss Cinderella at Northwestern Oklahoma State University during a pageant for high school senior women held in conjunction with the university’s homecoming celebration.

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will play host to two reunions for alumni on Friday, Sept. 24. The Ranger Legends Reunion will be for graduates from the 50’s through the 70’s at the Moose Lodge, and the Ranger Rewind Reunion will be for graduates from the 80’s to the present and will take place at the Nite Lite.

Buttons designed for Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming 2010, “Reconnect: From Yearbook to Facebook,” will go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 7. Northwestern supporters on and off campus are encouraged to show their pride by purchasing a button as a way of supporting the annual event, this year scheduled for Sept. 23-25.

A parade can provide enjoyment and lifelong memories for children. To make sure this happens, the Northwestern-Alva Homecoming Committee is encouraging parents to help make the parade safe for children.

Members from the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming committee are encouraging Ranger fans to come enjoy some free food, fun and games during the Homecoming Kickoff on Monday, Sept. 20, from 6-8:30 p.m.

It’s time for Northwestern Oklahoma State University students and employees to move into full homecoming mode as deadlines for the annual spirit sheet and window and door decorating contests are quickly approaching.

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association and J.R. Holder Wellness Center will sponsor the 25th annual Ranger Run Saturday, Sept. 25. The 5K Ranger Run and 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m. in front of the Rialto Theater on the downtown square in Alva. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m., and Homecoming T-shirts are given to participants with each paid entry.

Contestants in this year’s Miss Cinderella Pageant at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will get a first-hand glimpse of what life might be like if they eventually are crowned Miss Oklahoma. Emoly West, Miss Oklahoma 2010, will emcee this year’s pageant, which begins at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 in Herod Hall Auditorium.

Float entry deadline for the Northwestern/Alva Homecoming 2010, “Reconnect: From Yearbook to Facebook,” has been set for Monday, Sept. 13. Entries must be turned into the Office of Student Services on the first floor of the Fine Arts Building by 5 p.m.

Emphasizing the strong connections between alumni and former students, the homecoming committee at Northwestern Oklahoma State University has selected “Reconnect: From Yearbook to Facebook” as its theme for the 2010 celebration.

After a whirlwind week of Homecoming activities at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, many awards were given to organizations and schools who participated in the 2009 Homecoming parade “A Century of Ranger Pride.”

Olivia Yandel of South Barber High School in Kiowa, Kan., was crowned Friday as the 58th Miss Cinderella at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in conjunction with the university’s homecoming celebration.

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will host two reunions for alumni on Friday, Oct. 23. The Ranger Legends Reunion will be for graduates from the 50’s through the 70’s at the VIP Supper Club and the Ranger Rewind Reunion will be for graduates from the 80’s to the present and will take place at the Nite Lite.

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Art Society is teaming up with the Homecoming Committee to bring a free bicycle decorating contest to the children of the area for Saturday’s Homecoming parade, which begins at 10 a.m.

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming shirt is available for all Northwestern fans, friends and alumni. The shirts are grey and feature this year’s theme, “A Century of Ranger Pride.” The back of the shirt lists all the generous sponsors and sizes range from youth large to double extra-large.

Janel Mitchell, Arnett freshman, was crowned Freshman Queen at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Tuesday during one of the first official events leading to the university’s annual homecoming celebration next week.

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will sponsor the 24th annual Ranger Run on Saturday, Oct 24. The 5K Ranger Run and 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m., in front of the Rialto Theater on the downtown square in Alva. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m., and Homecoming t-shirts are given to each paid entry.

Members of the English Department at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are planning their first English Department alumni reunion. Two events for alumni and friends have been planned during Northwestern’s homecoming Oct. 24.

Float entry deadline for the Northwestern/Alva Homecoming 2009, “A Century of Ranger Pride,” has been extended to Tuesday, Oct. 13. Entries must be turned into the Office of Student Services on the first floor of the Fine Arts Building by 5 p.m.

Twenty-one young women representing high schools in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas were on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus Saturday for an orientation session in preparation for the 58th annual Miss Cinderella Pageant held as part of the school’s homecoming celebration.

Colorful buttons designed for Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming 2009, “A Century of Ranger Pride” will go on sale Monday, Oct. 5. Northwestern supporters on and off campus are encouraged to show their support by purchasing a button as a way of supporting the annual event, this year scheduled for Oct. 22-24.

Fans who want to watch Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s football team battle Black Hills State University on Sept. 12, can do so in style and help raise money to benefit the Alva-Northwestern Homecoming Association. The Association is offering use of the air-conditioned president’s suite at Ranger Field for the game, along with 10 complimentary game tickets, 10 VIP parking passes, refreshments in the suite and a catered meal courtesy of the Rowdy Rangers.

During a football season 100 years ago, the term “Rangers” was first used to name sports teams at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, known then as Northwestern Normal School.

To celebrate the centennial anniversary of the school mascot, the homecoming committee at Northwestern has selected “A Century of Ranger Pride” as the theme for the 2009 celebration. The theme must be used by any club or organization entering the float, spirit sheet sign and dorm decoration contests.

The annual contest to select a theme for Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s homecoming is now open to the public—on and off campus. Deadline for submitting entries is 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 15.